RN - Diagnostic and Therapy Center
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care to pediatric patients receiving day treatment therapies in an outpatient setting at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The nurse administers infusions for a wide range of conditions, including cancer, hematologic conditions, Crohn’s disease, juvenile arthritis, genetic disorders, transplant, and research. The role also includes post-anesthesia care, including phase I and phase II recovery following radiologic interventions and treatments. The nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes proceduralists, specialty providers, advanced practice providers, child life, scheduling, and radiology, and adapts priorities to changing patient and unit or clinic needs. The position works in two of three care areas: day treatment therapies such as infusions and transfusions; sedation for procedures; and pre- and post-anesthesia care. This is a 100% FTE position with 8-hour day/evening shifts, Monday through Friday, with varied start times between 6:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Hours may vary according to department operational needs. Weekends and holidays are not scheduled.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care, or eligible under state licensing regulations; required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support/CPR; required upon hire.
- At least 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience; required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months; listed as preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of RN experience is preferred.
- Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
- Prior involvement in clinical procedures in the area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work.
- Experience in an academic medical setting; 1 year specified.
- For the Diagnostic and Therapy Center, previous experience in chemotherapy, sedation, and/or anesthesia recovery.
- Certification in the area of specialty.
- Chemotherapy certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient care to pediatric patients requiring day treatment therapies.
- Administer infusions to pediatric patients for conditions including cancer, hematologic conditions, Crohn’s disease, juvenile arthritis, genetic disorders, transplant, and research.
- Provide phase I and phase II post-anesthesia recovery following radiologic interventions and treatments.
- Collaborate with proceduralists, specialty providers, advanced practice providers, child life, scheduling, and radiology.
- Set priorities and adapt to changing patient and unit or clinic situations.
- Work in two of the three care areas: day treatment therapies, sedation for procedures, and pre- and post-anesthesia care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Schedule and shift options intended to offer flexibility and work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work supporting employee and family well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure giving nurses a voice.
- Nursing excellence recognition and award programs.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
